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The Ptarmigans’ Alex Smisek (white jersey) tried to tackle Polars’ running back Gaige Giles (black jersey) as he tried to rumble his way into the end zone during the second half of the Sno-Bowl Saturday in Memorial Park. Smisek and company won the annual game, 12-8. (John Mueller photo)
On an unseasonably warm day Saturday, Dec. 28, with temperatures in the 40s, New Prague High School alums returned to the gridiron for the 65th anniversary of the Sno-Bowl, a spirited friendly tackle football contest between the Polars and Ptarmigans within the friendly confines of Memorial Park....
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Nevaeh Persing, 8, took part in visiting with Santa at Frandsen Bank & Trust. She wished for a Bitsy, an electronic animal. Persing said that she will leave out cookies and milk for Jolly Old Saint Nick and carrots for his reindeer.
The Montgomery Fire Department (MFD) has been spreading joy to families of former firefighter members and to the elderly in the community for roughly 50 years according to MFD Chief Kenny Pavek.
“We are not sure exactly how long it’s been going, we are figuring 50 years,” Pavek said. In talking...
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Dale Ruhland, a first time medallion hunter, found the medallion on top of the bell at city hall Sunday.
What’s more fitting than a person who has been researching and coordinating the preservation of the town’s first fire bell than for that person to find the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks medallion.
Local businessman and historian Dale Ruhland found the medallion Sunday evening. “I’ve never hunted...
The Elysian Fire Fighters won the 2nd Annual Floor Hockey Championship Saturday, Dec. 14 in Waterville. Front row, left to right: Brandon Coon, Brian Rutt, McKenzie Bonogofsky, Jon Morsching, Jason James, and Brent Kavitz. Back row, left to right: Pamela Glende, Jon Kleven, Gage Eastwood, Greg Lamont, Richard Droog, Bryan Mielke, Tyrel Wendt, and Justin Scheurer. (Jay Schneider photo)
The first hat trick, the first overtime, the first shootout, and first-time winners highlighted a fantastic night for a fantastic cause.
More than $2,500 and many toys and gifts were collected Saturday, Dec. 14 during the 2nd Annual Waterville Fire Fighter Floor Hockey Tournament.
The tournament...
The newly inducted Minnesota Honor Society members, front row, left to right: Natalie Elness, Kayla Bronk, and Grace Bartz. Current members, middle row, left to right: Kaedyn Judd, Annabelle Skurkay, Joselyn Brown, Addison Condon, Jaelyn Wilmes, and Abigail Crosby. Current members, back row, left to right: Auston Holicky, Briley Velzke, Tatum Richards, Claire Elness, and Clare Landrum. Not Pictured: Madeline Heuss and Loryn Caldwell. (Jay Schneider photo)
Three WEM High School students were inducted into the Minnesota Honor Society Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:45 a.m. in the Waterville auditorium.
Newly inducted members include junior Kayla Bronk, daughter of William and Lidia Bronk, and sophomores Grace Bartz, daughter of Joe and Heather Bartz and Natalie...
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED and Tri-City United Schools are CLOSED TODAY.
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Last Updated: December 19, 2024 - 8:22am
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED
Effective TODAY 8:30 AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024....... Please be advised that the City of Montgomery has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY. Plows will...
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A maze of fire hoses stretch from the road as firefighters from multiple towns work to extinguish this house fire south of Kilkenny.
A house fire broke out on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 16, on Kilkenny Road, also known as Le Sueur County 168, in rural Kilkenny Township about one mile south of Kilkenny.
The house is a total loss, leaving at least one man homeless for the holidays. It appeared that other buildings, possessions...
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A thunderous boom of the Torchlight Fireworks finale casts shadows over downtown Montgomery as blue rocket fans extend upwards on Thursday, Dec. 5.
The 32nd Annual Torchlight Parade & Fireworks in Montgomery on Thursday, Dec. 5, really went off with some bright floats and a spectacular fireworks display.
Businesses throughout Montgomery and its downtown area held specials on food and beverages, and entertainment was provided at area...
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Jake Ripp, center, helps his team work on their robot for this school year.
TCU Robotics Club held an open house at the Le Center school on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with a full house from the 5 p.m. start time to beyond its end time.
Many may see robotics as a nerdy adventure, and in a lot of ways, it probably is. But, nerdy is cool, and the open house and students interested in...
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Chris Turgeon and Lexi Iverson show Lexi’s son, Walker, the goat available to pet during Lonsdale’s Frosty Fest on Saturday. There was plenty of characters to see at Frosty Fest, including Santa Claus, The Grinch, and Frosty himself.
Frosty was the keyword entering Saturday’s annual Frost Fest event held along Lonsdale’s Main Street.
Frosty was the best way to describe the weather for the event. Temperatures were in the low teens, and gradually dipping throughout the event. A slight breeze added additional chill to the air....
